Why does this particular character say these
particular words in this particular order at this
particular moment?
A definition of acting:
Acting is an organized and repeatable physical manifestation of an emotional state of being;
the corollary to which is:
acting is a study of the breath.
Drama is expectation mixed with uncertainty.
Comedy is a playful handling of a serious subject for which there is an unanticipated reward (laughter).
Tragedy (see Aristotle)
The essence of the theatrical experience is that it is simple, direct and immediate.
INSTANT SHAKESPEARE 101
INSTANT SHAKESPEARE 102
No. 1: There are no experts.
No. 2: Get the students on their feet and the words in their mouths as soon as possible.
No. 3: That's it.
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